Research Question

The persistent and productive pastures package will enable producers and advisors to learn and apply management practices that will enhance run down pastures and maintain good pastures on their farms.  It is based on the practices leading producers have proven to work, along with the latest insights from the MLA feedbase program, to create a management program that increases pasture productivity.

Research Information & Objectives

What resources are available?

Pasture Paramedic – rapid pasture assessment resources (measurement tool, technical manual, recording booklet and pen)
Online support manual for assessment and improved grasses, clover & weed identification

Video: How to use Pasture Paramedic

Pasture Paramedic-Frequently Asked Questions

Fact Sheet: How do I...know if my perennial grasses need rescuing?

Video: How do I know if my perennial grasses need rescuing?

Factsheet: How do I… optimise seedling recruitment to avoid resowing

Fact sheet: How do I get my pastures to thrive and survive?

Fact sheet: How do I ... optimise perennial grass management in late spring and summer? A RESOURCE FOR ADVISORS

Fact sheet: How do I remove excess mature reproductive pasture?

Fact sheet: How do I meet the challenges of grazing mixed pastures

Video: How do I use the online Pasture Trial Network (PTN) tool?

Access to information on Pasture Manipulation Profitable Grazing Systems training package contact Cam Nicholson

Access to information on Pasture Resowing training package Profitable Grazing Systems training package contact Cam Nicholson

• Lisa MillerSpecialist Research and Extension Officer0488 600 226lmiller@sfs.org.au